Success Begins with that First Step
We should always strive to learn something new. How can we know if we don't enjoy something if we never try it? I started sewing in 1991 and I was perfectly happy with this, no plans to expand out to a new 'Sewing Thing'. Then one day while volunteering in my daughters class the teacher was talking with the students on what they could do as a class for the upcoming school fund raiser. Then she came up with an idea. She knew I enjoyed sewing. So she asked the class if they would like to make a quilt. Me, sitting at my table doing whatever it was she had me doing, thought nothing of it until I heard her say, Mrs. Carter can make the quilt for us! The kids cheered, looked at me, and I said very meekly, OK? I later told her I had never made a quilt before, but I had a friend who did quilt. So a plan was made and I fell in love with the process. It was a great experience for me. The kids drew pictures of their favorite places around where we live, and it brought in a decent amount. I was happy it brought in more than it had cost to make the quilt. This was in 2010, I think. With my friends help I was able to make a very simple quilt. I quilted it with straight lines just outlining the blocks and the small pink border.
But I am now so grateful I did not back down. I do enjoy simple quilting with my walking foot if the quilt needs simplicity. But my favorite part of quilting is the free motion part. I have a desire to create a quilt from one piece of fabric and my quilting being the design. I have not attempted this yet because it is a bit overwhelming, but have decided to start with a pillow or small wall hanging. Starting small with the things we learn can lead to bigger things if we just let it.
Comments
Post a Comment